55 When the Israelites saw that Abimelek was dead, they went home.
55 And when the men of Israel saw that Abimelech was dead, they departed every man unto his place.
55 And when the men of Israel saw that Abimelech was dead, everyone departed to his home.
55 When the Israelites saw that Abimelech was dead, they went home.
55 And when the men of Israel saw that Abimelech was dead, they departed, every man to his place.
55 When Abimelech's men saw that he was dead, they disbanded and returned to their homes.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Judges 9:55
Commentary on Judges 9:50-57
(Read Judges 9:50-57)
The Shechemites were ruined by Abimelech; now he is reckoned with, who was their leader in villany. Evil pursues sinners, and sometimes overtakes them, when not only at ease, but triumphant. Though wickedness may prosper a while, it will not prosper always. The history of mankind, if truly told, would greatly resemble that of this chapter. The records of what are called splendid events present to us such contests for power. Such scenes, though praised of men, fully explain the Scripture doctrine of the deceitfulness and desperate wickedness of the human heart, the force of men's lust, and the effect of Satan's influence. Lord, thou has given us thy word of truth and righteousness, O pour upon us thy spirit of purity, peace, and love, and write thy holy law in our hearts.